Speed Limit Changes and Processes

Summary

The request sought details on speed limit changes in 2021, including specific locations, legislative orders, and supporting data. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that two speed limits were changed to 30 mph in specific areas and outlined the procedural steps taken under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1985.

Key Facts

• Two speed limit changes occurred during 2021.
• 30 mph limits were implemented on the A24 Foxdale Road, Eairy, and in the Jurby Industrial Estate.
• The changes followed procedures under Section 23 of The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1985.
• Orders were advertised in the paper twice with a 14-day objection period.
• Original Orders were sent to the Public Records Office.

Data Disclosed

• 2
• 30 mph
• 2021
• 14 days
• 1985
• 2021-08-30
• 2021-09-02
• 1967993

Original Request

In relation to speed limit changes: 1. How many speed limits have changed during the course of 2021 2. Please state the changes which occurred in each instance 3. Please provide links to the Orders in Tynwald where these changes occurred as required under Section 23 of The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1985 4. Please supply any data and facts that were used in submitting the order to Tynwald

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RF

Contact: FOI Response Team/DW/PN Telephone: (01624) 686785 Email: dpo-doi@gov.im

Our ref: 1967993 2 September 2021

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 30 August 2021 and which states:

"In relation to speed limit changes: 1. How many speed limits have changed during the course of 2021 2. Please state the changes which occurred in each instance 3. Please provide links to the Orders in Tynwald where these changes occurred as required under Section 23 of The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1985 4. Please supply any data and facts that were used in submitting the order to Tynwald"

In response to your request: 1. 2 2. 30 mph speed limits were implemented on the A24 Foxdale Road, Eairy and in the Jurby Industrial Estate 3. https://www.tynwald.org.im/links/tls/SD/Pages/default.aspx 4. Appendix 1 Following procedure as required under section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1985 the details of the Orders were advertised in the paper twice -
(a) Advert Proposal with a two week (14 days) objection period (Appendix 1) (b) the Orders were progressed for signature following the objection period (c) Recommendation Paper prepared (Appendix 1) (d) following signature and receipt of an operational date (e) Advert Has Made (Appendix 1) (f) The Orders are emailed to Tynwald Library and distributed to various parties. The original Orders sent to the Public Records Office. Please quote the reference number 1967993 in any future communications. Your right to request a review

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